Category Archives: Local News
Branch Area Food Pantry braces for increase in need due to pause in SNAP benefits
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Thousands of Branch County residents faced potential hardship as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits were paused due to a federal government shutdown. This...
Oct 31, 2025
"Scouting for Food" drive to cover the next two Saturdays
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Drawing on the long tradition of the "Scouting for Food" drive, Branch County scouts are once again leading the effort to combat local hunger. As part of a nationwide initiative...
Oct 31, 2025
Branch County sees some relief in latest Drought Monitor release
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Although Branch County remains well under our average precipitation for the year, the latest release from the US Drought monitor does show some improvements for parts of the cou...
Oct 31, 2025
"Breakfast at Tiffany's" theme for this Saturday's Tibbits benefit auction
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The biggest yearly fundraising event for the Tibbits Opera House returns Saturday with their 46th Annual Auction. The theme for this year's auction is the Audrey Hepburn classic...
Oct 30, 2025
Northeast Indiana community named as viable location for relocated casino
AUBURN, IN (WTVB) - An Indiana Gaming Commission study, released this week , has identified a site near Auburn, IN as one of the most viable locations in the state for a relocated casino. Following a ...
Oct 30, 2025 netfalls / Depositphotos.com
Business Beat : Southern Michigan Bank and Trust hosting food drives in Union City and Tekonsha
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) -The Southern Michigan Bank & Trust branches in Union City and Tekonsha are holding a Holiday Food Drive to fight hunger in the local community. The bank is collecting non-pe...
Oct 30, 2025
Branch County trick or treat times and safety tips
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Trick-or-treating and Halloween festivities are scheduled for several locations throughout Branch County on Friday. Coldwater has set its recommended trick-or-treating hours fro...
Oct 30, 2025 KostyaKlimenko / Depositphotos.com
City of Coldwater and CBPU participate in Operation Green Light to honor veterans
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The City of Coldwater and the Coldwater Board of Public Utilities (CBPU) are participating in Operation Green Light from November 4 to 11 to honor veterans. The initiative encou...
Oct 30, 2025
Branch County schedules 2026 budget hearing
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2026 County Budget on November 12, 2025. The hearing is scheduled for 4:35 p.m. and will take...
Oct 30, 2025 Courtesy of Branch County Government
Leaf pick up underway in Union City
UNION CITY. MI (WTVB) - The Village of Union City has started its annual leaf pickup program, asking residents to rake leaves to the edge of the road but not onto the asphalt to avoid UCPD interventio...
Oct 29, 2025
